106-168.1. Definitions. For the purposes of this Article, unless the context or subject matter otherwise clearly requires, (1) "Collector" means any person, as defined in this section, who collects raw material for the purpose of selling the same to any renderer for further processing. (2) "Person" means any individual, partnership, firm, association or corporation. (3) […]
106-168.10. Disposal of diseased animals. Any person holding a license under the provisions of this Article is authorized to kill diseased, sick, old or crippled animals on the premises of the owner upon his request; provided that no animal known to have tuberculosis, Bang’s disease, anthrax, or any other disease for which quarantine may be […]
106-168.11. Authority of agents of licensee. Authority granted to any person holding a valid license under the provisions of this Article shall extend also to the agents and employees of such person while acting within the scope of their authority. All such agents and employees shall comply with the provisions of this Article and rules […]
106-168.12. Commissioner authorized to adopt rules and regulations. The Commissioner of Agriculture is hereby authorized to make and establish reasonable rules and regulations, consistent with the provisions of this Article, for the proper administration and enforcement thereof. (1953, c. 732; 2016-113, s. 4(d).)
106-168.13. Effect of failure to comply. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Article or rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Article shall be cause of revocation of license, if such failure shall not be remedied within a reasonable time after notice to the licensee. Any person whose license is revoked may reapply […]
106-168.14. Collectors subject to certain provisions. Any collector, as defined in this Article, shall be subject to the provisions of subdivision (5) and subdivision (6) of G.S. 106-168.8 and the provisions of G.S. 106-168.9, and any rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner pursuant thereto. (1953, c. 732.)
106-168.14A. Collectors of waste kitchen grease subject to certain provisions. (a) For purposes of this section, "collector of waste kitchen grease" means any person who collects waste kitchen grease for the purpose of selling the same to any renderer or other person for further processing. (b) Any collector of waste kitchen grease who sells the […]
106-168.15. Violation a misdemeanor. Any person conducting rendering operations or collecting raw material in violation of the provisions of this Article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1953, c. 732; 1993, c. 539, s. 745; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
106-168.16. Civil penalties. The Commissioner may assess a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) against any person who violates a provision of this Article or any rule promulgated thereunder. In determining the amount of the penalty, the Commissioner shall consider the degree and extent of harm caused by the violation. The […]
106-168.2. License required. No person shall engage in rendering operations unless such person shall hold a valid license to do so issued as hereinafter provided. (1953, c. 732.)
106-168.3. Exemptions. Nothing in this Article shall apply to the premises or the rendering operations on the premises of any establishment operating under a numbered permit from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as provided by the North Carolina Meat Inspection Act, or under United States government inspection. (1953, c. 732; 1997-261, […]
106-168.4. Application for license. Application for license shall be made to the Commissioner of Agriculture, hereinafter called the "Commissioner," on forms provided by him. The application shall set forth the name and residence of the applicant, his present or proposed place of business, the particular method which he intends to employ or employs in the […]
106-168.6. Inspection; certificate of specific findings. Upon receipt of an application for license, the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee shall promptly inspect the plans, specifications, and selected site in the case of proposed rendering plants and shall inspect the buildings, grounds, and equipment of established rendering plants. If the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee finds […]
106-168.7. Issuance of license. Upon certification in accordance with G.S. 105-168.6, the Commissioner shall issue a license to the applicant to conduct rendering operations as specified in the application. A license shall be valid until revoked for cause as hereinafter provided. (1953, c. 732; 2016-113, s. 4(c).)
106-168.8. Minimum standards for conducting rendering operations. The following minimum standards shall be required for all rendering operations subject to the provisions of this Article: (1) Buildings utilized in connection with the rendering plant shall be of sufficient size and shape to accommodate all phases of actual or intended processing. Adequate partitions shall be installed […]
106-168.9. Transportation by licensee. Any person holding a license under the provisions of this Article, or acting as a collector as herein defined, may haul and transport raw material, except such material as may be specifically prohibited by law or by the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner, when such transporting and hauling is […]
